Who is Xabi Alonso’s wife Nagore Aranburu and do they have any children?

XABI Alonso has had an incredibly successful career as a football player, and is one of the most sought-after managers in the world after a blistering start at Beyer Leverkusen.

And he's no slouch outside the world of football too — here we take a look at his stunning wife and their family.

Who is Xabi Alonso's wife Nagore Aranburu?

Alonso is married to Nagore Aranburu.

They met when Alonso was still a teenager and playing for boyhood club Real Sociedad.

Despite their busy lifestyles, Alonso and Nagore have always been sure to make time to spend with one another.

While at Bayern Munich Alonso and Nagore were a regular sight during Oktoberfest celebrations.

Following Alonso's retirement from football in 2017 the pair were spotted enjoying a walk on the beach during a family holiday to California.

Alonso has also previously opened up about how the couple loves a trip to the museum and going for a drive in the mountains with the family.

Was Xabi Alonso's wife a receptionist?

Nagore has worked as a model, actor, fashion designer — and also a receptionist.

One hilarious tale came while she worked as a hotel receptionist in Liverpool, where Peter Crouch first laid eyes on her.

Ex-Reds ace and Alonso team-mate Crouch recalled meeting Nagore and confessed his love at first-sight reaction, before Liverpool team-mates including Jamie Carragher broke the news to him that she was with Xabi.

Peter explained: "On signing for Liverpool I stayed at the Hope Street Hotel.

On reception was a girl so good-looking I couldn't quite believe she was smiling at me all the time.

"I told the lads in training, 'honestly, she's beautiful, I think I've got a shout here.' 

"Jamie Carragher called a few other senior players over, 'tell them again, Crouchie.'

"So I did, 'amazing. Dark-haired. Spanish-looking. I'm in there.' It turned out she was Xabi Alonso's partner.

"She was doing a bit of work to practise her language skills. He was nice about it. So was she. Carra less so."

When did Xabi Alonso and Nagore Aranburu get married?

Alonso and Nagore tied the knot all the way back in 2009, meaning they have been married for 15 years.

Their wedding was just a month prior to Alonso leaving Liverpool for for Real Madrid.

Both Alonso and Aranburu are natives of the Basque region of Spain.

Does Xabi Alonso have any children?

Xabi and Nagore have had three children together.

Their names are Jontxe, born in 2008,  Ane, born in 2010 and Emma, born in 2013.

The pair prefers to keep their offspring out of the public spotlight, so not much else is known about them.